Canadian Prairies Chapter Board Members
President - Jason Carling, BSc, MBA, CPHIMS
Jason is an Enterprise Architect at Alberta Health Services with over 20 years of experience in Health IT in Western Canada in wide range of roles across the care continuum. Jason has a degree in computer science and an MBA specializing in healthcare management. Jason believes that advancing health IT is integral to improving the health system that is so important to the well-being of Canadians and our cultural identity.
President-Elect - Bev Rhodes, RN, MSN, CPHIMS-CA, FHIMSS
Bev Rhodes currently is the Executive Director - Connect Care Clinical Operations - Training & Health Informatics for Alberta Health Services. Bev has formal training in nursing informatics along with computer science and holds a CPHIMS-CA certification. Outside of work, Bev loves to spend time in the mountains snowmobiling.
Treasurer - Pamela Zielinski, RN, MN, MBA
Pam Zielinski is the Senior Trainer for Cardiology and Diagnostic Imaging for Connect Care, a position held within Alberta Health Services. Pam holds a MN as well as a MBA and was previously a member of the Faculty of Nursing with the University of Calgary in Qatar. Pam is also a trained Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and has also spent many years working as a CNS and RN at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Pam loves to spend time with her husband and children, cook, practice yoga, and travel.
Secretary and Web Site Chair - Guy Paterson, LFHIMSS
Guy Paterson is a HIMSS Lifetime Fellow and 30-year HIMSS member with experience in both the US and Canada. He has over 30 years of hospital and healthcare clinical and IT service experience and 20 years as owner of health consulting company active in the US, Western Canada and with Canada Health Infoway. Guy holds Lifetime Fellow advancement in HIMSS. He is retired and currently volunteers as a Board Member for health related not-for-profits including HIMSS, a health charity and a health innovation development organization.
Marketing, Publications, Communications Chair - VACANT
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Program Chair - Sherri Bouchard, BSc, MBA, CPHIMS-CA
Sherri is a Clinical Informatics, Change Management, and Process Improvement p\Professional, currently working for Alberta Health Services. With 20+ years of experience in health care, Sherri has developed expertise in supporting transformations in system implementations, data measurement and reporting, information management, strategic planning, project management and execution, and aligning strategy with operations. Sherri holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary, an MBA from Athabasca University, and CPHIMS-CA certification. Sherri lives in Bragg Creek, Alberta, where she and her dog enjoy what nature offers through both seasons of the year (winter and not-winter). Preferring not-winter she also loves to garden and travel to warm sunny coastal or lake locations whenever she can.
Sponsorship, Membership, Outreach Chair - Shauna Davies, RN, MN, PhD
Shauna Davies is a registered nurse and Assistant Professor at the University of Regina. Her research and teaching interests include digital health, virtual care, virtual reality, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her other hobbies include cooking, spending time with friends and family, and travelling to new locations.
Membership Advancement & Professional Development Chair - Olga Maciejewski, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS-CA
Olga is an experienced leader with nearly 20 years of experience with complex projects in the healthcare industry. Olga holds an MBA specializing in Project Management degree from Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary as well as Project Management Professional (PMP) and CPHIMS-CA certifications. Olga currently works for Alberta Health Services as a Change Management Lead supporting the provincial implementation of the Connect Care clinical information system. Olga has served as a teaching assistant at the University of Calgary, Master of Business Administration program and is a sessional instructor for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Healthcare Leadership Program. Olga is originally from Poland and she now lives in Calgary, Alberta, where she is celebrating her 25th year living in Canada.
Advocacy Chair - Pavel Medvedev, BSc, CPHIMS
With over a decade in healthcare informatics, Pavel appreciates the role of technology in enhancing patient care. At his current role with Salesforce, he collaborates with government and health entities in Canada to refine and elevate health services. His contributions to HIMSS and the University of Alberta's Health Research Ethics Board highlight his dedication to supporting the health community. As he delves deeper into his Master's in Medicine Informatics, Pavel is keen on expanding his knowledge and bringing about innovation. When not immersed in work, he enjoys hiking, playing sports, and quality time with family.
Board Members at Large (AB) - David Pincock, MBA, MScIB, CPHIMS-CA
David Pincock is the Director Medical Informatics and Physician Training program for Alberta Health Services as well as Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta. David has formal training in business along with biology, has been working in healthcare since 2004 and informatics since 2009. He holds his CPHIMS-CA certification. Outside of work, David loves to spend time at the lake or outdoors with his family and friends.
Board Members at Large (SK) - Cassandra Klassen
Cassandra Klassen is currently the Principal - Prairies Health for Accenture Inc. She has over 20 years’ experience the healthcare industry as a Health Information Management professional and as an experienced Project and Program Manager, her experience includes: tele-triage, virtual care, long-term care, community care, and acute care. Cassandra is also a certified change management practitioner and has obtained a certification in PROSCI. Outside of work, Cassandra loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, and being active in her community by volunteering at non-profit organizations.
Board Members at Large (MB) - Elliot Desilets, MSc
Elliot Desilets is the Director of Business Development for Western Canada with Petal Health. He holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Manitoba and has over 10 years of experience in the health sector, supporting and leading commercial engagements with health system stakeholders. Outside of work, Elliot is an avid sports fan, a weekend golfer and enjoys spending quality time with his family in Winnipeg.